Compare Prevacid vs Aciphex

Compare Prevacid

vs Aciphex

Compare Prevacid to Aciphex. To make a decision about Prevacid vs Aciphex, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Prevacid or Aciphex

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Uses of Prevacid

Prevacid is also known by the generic name Lansoprazole

USES:
Lansoprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Lansoprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

If you are self-treating with this medication, over-the-counter lansoprazole products are used to treat frequent heartburn (occurring 2 or more days a week). Since it may take 1 to 4 days to have full effect, these products do not relieve heartburn right away.

For over-the-counter products, carefully read the package instructions to make sure the product is right for you. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar brand names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

Uses of Aciphex

Aciphex is also known by the generic name Rabeprazole

USES:
Rabeprazole is used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems (such as acid reflux, ulcers). It works by decreasing the amount of acid your stomach makes. It relieves symptoms such as heartburn, difficulty swallowing, and persistent cough. This medication helps heal acid damage to the stomach and esophagus, helps prevent ulcers, and may help prevent cancer of the esophagus. Rabeprazole belongs to a class of drugs known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).

Prevacid and Aciphex Have 7 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Prevacid and Aciphex.

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Prevacid Has 30 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Cannot Empty Bladder - Urinary Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach and Intestinal Infection caused by the Fungus Candida - Gastrointestinal Candidiasis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Flu-Like Symptoms is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Low Platelet Count and Bleeding from Immune Response - Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Cataracts is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Lung Fibrosis - Pulmonary Fibrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Change in Appetite - Appetite Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Increased Pressure in Eyes - Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Allergies Affecting the Sinuses, Nose or Throat - Upper Respiratory Hypersensitivity Reaction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Gallstones - Biliary Calculus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Diarrhea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Ulcerated Colon - Ulcerative Colitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Cough is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

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Aciphex Has 5 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Prevacid

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Critical Seriousness - Periods of Not Breathing - Apnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

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Prevacid and Aciphex Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Prevacid and Aciphex. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Prevacid and Aciphex.

Prevacid Has 4 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prevacid but not Aciphex.

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Aciphex Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Aciphex

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Prevacid and Aciphex Treat 12 Conditions in Common

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome is treated by both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Bleeding from Stomach, Esophagus or Duodenum - Upper GI Bleed is treated by both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Stomach Ulcer from Aspirin/Ibuprofen-Like Drugs Prevention - Prevention of NSAID-Induced Gastric Ulcer is treated by both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Ulcer of Duodenum caused by Bacteria Helicobacter Pylori - Duodenal Ulcer due to H. Pylori is treated by both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Ulcer of the Duodenum - Duodenal Ulcer is treated by both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Condition in which Stomach Acid is Pushed Into the Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Reflux is treated by both Prevacid and Aciphex.

Prevacid has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Prevacid.

Prevacid Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Prevacid.

Aciphex has 4 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Aciphex.

Aciphex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Contraindication Warnings

Fractures - Broken Bone is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Aciphex.

Prevacid - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Aciphex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.